US removes Venezuela from drug-trafficking decertification list; Colombia remains

The US annual drug certification removes Venezuela from the list of countries that have 'demonstrably failed' in counter-narcotics efforts, a boost for Delcy Rodríguez's government. Colombia remains decertified, though the US signals possible change next year if Abelardo de la Espriella assumes power. This marks a notable shift in US-Venezuela relations amid ongoing political tensions.